And his courage is supreme. And when it comes to smiting, Bears and Mules are all the same. Oh here’s to the fighting Bobcats, The Garnet mascot ever. “Our outstanding students further Bates’ mission ...

Jason Fitz and Christine Williamson discuss the true backstory behind Ohio University mascot Rufus the Bobcat's attack on Ohio State mascot Brutus just before kickoff on Sept. 18, 2010.

Howler the Coyote has moved to a farm upstate. The Suns' Gorilla is famous but nonsensical, and the Diamondbacks having a bobcat mascot makes sense only if you know the tortured explanation for it.